Gas Transportation Network Not Responsible For Decline In Power Generation – NNPC
By Kelvin Alohan
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed suggestions that constraints in its gas transportation network are contributing to the decline in electricity generation across the country.
The company said its subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited (NGIC), had the capacity to transport gas to power-generating stations nationwide without any constraints.
NNPCL, in a statement issued on Friday by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, said NGIC’s operational records showed no transportation-related challenges within its network that could explain the current drop in electricity generation.
The clarification followed a statement by the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on November 5, which attributed the decline in power generation to limited gas availability and reduced water inflows to hydroelectric stations.
However, NNPCL maintained that the operational status of its gas transportation infrastructure should be distinguished from gas production, commercial supply arrangements and actual deliveries to individual power plants.
The national oil company said it remained focused on implementing the Federal Government’s gas development and monetisation agenda, noting that the initiative had contributed to an approximately 10 per cent increase in gas production volumes in 2026, year-to-date.
It added that gas supply availability was not a challenge, reaffirming its commitment to supporting efforts to improve electricity generation through safe, reliable and efficient gas supply and transportation.
According to the company, determining the actual causes of the power generation shortfall requires a comprehensive assessment of other critical components of the gas-to-power value chain.
These include the availability and operational readiness of generating units, plant maintenance schedules, as well as actual gas offtake by power stations.
NNPCL explained that such factors determine the extent to which available gas supplies can be converted into electricity, stressing the need to verify them alongside gas supply data.
The company also expressed support for a coordinated review of operational data involving gas suppliers, transporters, power generators and NISO to identify specific constraints and develop appropriate interventions.
It emphasised that accurate reporting across the gas-to-power value chain was essential to addressing the challenges confronting the electricity sector and sustaining public confidence.
NNPCL reiterated its commitment to strengthening dependable energy infrastructure and promoting collaboration among industry stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria’s gas resources translate into more reliable electricity supply for Nigerians.
Subscribe To Newsletter
